When looking back at the past 10 years, it’s pretty ridiculous to think about where I was in 2000 and where I am now looking into 2010. I would suggest that you do the same reflection. It’s important to remember where you came from and how it has shaped who you are now. It’ll also give you an idea of where you’d like be in the future.

Personal highlights of this decade:

2000: Grew my first chest hair.* Played on a winless basketball team that summer (0-12), ironically named the Celtics.

2001: First New England Patriots Championship parade. Scored 35 points in a championship basketball game that summer. And lost.

2002: Played my first high school varsity football game.

2003: Graduated from high school. Created a city council order (still in effect today). Got my driver’s license (on my first try). Went to college in Philadelphia.